The ECCC Governing Board adopted its first Cybersecurity Work Programme under Digital Europe Programme ( DEP ) for 2025-2027. Priorities for funding range from new technology for security, including on AI and post-quantum change, to steps for improving EU cyber resilience and supporting SMEs.  ,
The implementation of the DEP WP 2025-2027 constitutes a basic tool for the implementation and improvement of the vision of the ECCC. The Centre aims to pool investment in cybersecurity research, technology, and industrial development, and ensure the efficient implementation of projects and initiatives in coordination with the Network of National Coordination Centres (NCCs ).  ,  ,
During 2025-2027, the ECCC will continue to fund adoption and implementation steps in security by the means of calling for ideas.  ,
” The first ECCC Cybersecurity Work Programme is an important milestone in our establishment as key person in the EU security landscape”, Luca Tagliaretti, ECCC executive chairman, in a statement. ” The funding obtainable will support development and implementation of systems in Europe and contribute to the common goal of building a digital stable EU”. ,
The program is structured as follows:  ,
New technology, AI and post-quantum move
Dedicated actions will support companies in developing and deploying systems and tools for security based on AI ( including GenAI based technologies ), reliable, secure and resilient AI models and algorithms or build the European testing equipment for the post classical change.  ,  ,
These enabling systems should allow more effective development and analysis of Cyber Threat Intelligence ( CTI), technology of large-scale procedures, as well as faster and scalable handling of CTI and recognition of patterns that allow for rapid diagnosis and judgement making.  ,
It will also include actions aimed at improving business and industry preparation for the cybersecurity requirements for SMEs as specified in relevant EU cybersecurity legislation and , to ensure the development and use of more stable hardware and software products.
Cyber Solidarity Act Implementation
The ECCC will contribute to the creation of the European Cybersecurity Alert System (ECAS ) foreseen in the Cyber Solidarity Act, to build and enhance coordinated detection and common situational awareness capabilities at European level. In this regard, a pan-European network of national and cross-border Cyber Hubs will be established. The ECCC will support preparedness activities, part of the Cybersecurity Emergency Mechanism and the mutual assistance mechanisms foreseen in the Cyber Solidarity Act.
Additional actions improving EU cyber resilience ,
The ECCC will support the integration of relevant cybersecurity requirements deriving from several regulations and directives: NIS 2 directive, Cyber Resilience Act, CSA, DORA, GDPR, AI Act as required. It will contribute to the EC priorities, including to support the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers in alignment with the Action Plan.  ,
In addition, it is envisaged to provide support to improve the resilience and security of the infrastructure critical for global communications and solutions to cover the surveillance and protection of critical undersea infrastructure, such as submarine cables, as well as the detection of malicious activities around them.
